Singer-songwriter's latest piano-laden album arrives on May 13

Play the Piano Drunk Like a Percussion Instrument Until the Fingers Begin to Bleed a Bit. The title of a 1970s poetry collection by Charles Bukowski? Well, yes, but the phrase could also serve as a mission statement for piano-slayer Kristeen Young. The St. Louis-bred singer-songwriter (and regular Morrissey tourmate) channels the otherworldly, art-rock dramatics of Kate Bush, along with the ferocity of Sleater-Kinney — it's a dynamic that powers Young's soon-to-be-released seventh album, The Knife Shift.

Due May 13, the upcoming LP boasts an impressive guest list. Dave Grohl drums on the record's 11 tracks, and supplies guitar on five; glam-rock whiz Tony Visconti plays guitar on a handful of songs as well, in addition to co-producing the entire effort; and Moz ax-man Boz Boorer lends his talents on eccentric centerpiece "Rough Up the Groove."

Here's what Grohl had to say about working with Young:

"When Kristeen wrote to me, 'I have 10 songs, it should take about three days...' I knew right then and there that I had met my match. A new partner in crime. She doesn't just play these songs, she attacks them. Working with Kristeen was effortless because I think we both shared the same vision, or direction, the same conviction and passion (though her passion is a fucking monster). She drove me to play harder, and kept me focused, even in moments of beautiful, chaotic noise. Every take I watched her, eyes closed, pounding her piano, screaming into her microphone so loud it overpowered my drums at times. It was an audience of one, but she filled the room like it were a stadium."

Stream all of The Knife Shift below, and scroll down for Young's upcoming tour dates.